Dedicated engineers with backgrounds in compressors, gearing, tribology and metallurgy, as well as thermal and structural analysis enabled Magna Charger to find solutions to many reliability concerns. In addition, strict customer durability tests have been conducted. Successful completion of numerous 500+ hour durability tests established a firm grasp on achieving a reliable product. In addition, numerous vehicles have successfully completed 100,000 mile OEM, vehicle durability tests. Ongoing improvements in bearing and seal designs also aided in a product which meets or exceeds all OEM durability criteria.